"Buoyed by a relatively stable economy, the CE (consumer electronics) retailing industry is enjoying an upward sales trajectory with no end in sight. Amazon has usurped Best Buy in sales, but Best Buy’s strong service model and exemplary omnichannel approach keep it alive and thriving. In the ...

“The competitive landscape for streaming audio is fairly level in terms of service offerings, but a few standouts have dominated through partnerships with other services and easy access to extensive libraries. Paid streaming apps likely find that their biggest competition is the free version they ...

"In the modern tech market, efficient devices are expected and consumers are increasingly looking for connection between devices to contribute to a cohesive experience. Hesitation toward new, unproven technology has hindered growth in emerging categories, but advancements in displays and voice ...

Smart home hardware can be divided into two categories, those that provide convenience (eg thermostats, pet feeders, smart lighting, cleaning robots) and those that provide security (eg alarm systems, smoke and leak detectors). Both segments carry interest in ownership among the majority of the US ...

Mobile / Cell Phone Handsets in US by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2017. This market covers standard and smart phone handsets. Market size includes residential and business markets. Market size is number of new units acquired ...

"The focus of both the mainstream press and much research on the video market is often negative, with projections of massive declines in pay TV subscriptions or losses to studio revenue as households subscribe to online services instead of buying individual movies. It is true that single ...

"For many, and especially younger adults, mobile hardware is the center of digital lives. Accessories that protect that hardware or add functionality to it have grown in sales as a result."- Billy Hulkower, Senior Technology Analyst

"In February 2017, Verizon changed its postpaid plans to unlimited data plans, effectively closing the period in which major carriers were focused on shared data plans, provided that consumers are willing to pay for the unlimited plans with AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile having already made this ...

"This Report tracks trends in ownership of electronics, intent to purchase electronics, hardware used to access the internet, and online activities, separating definite shifts in consumer behavior from the hype often associated with mainstream reporting. Findings include the lasting desirability ...

"Consumers feel ambivalent toward technology. They are both highly connected and concerned about the social impact of this connectivity. As a result, companies are caught in a balancing act that, on one hand, challenges them to engage and entertain their targets. On the other, brands must avoid ...